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Tag Archives: practice act
Risky Testimonials, Advertising Restrictions
Veterinarians need to be very careful before providing an endorsement or testimonial for a product or medicine. It has to be truthful, it has to give the context to avoid being misleading, and in many cases, it violates laws or … Continue reading
Posted in advertising, legal, Small business, veterinarian
Tagged AVMA Code of Ethics, GVMA, practice act, Testimonials, vendor
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Upcoming Blog Topics from GVMA Fall Convention
The GVMA Fall Convention was fantastic. We had three sessions, with over 50 people per session, sometimes standing room only with overflow in the hallways. There was lots of excellent dialogue and practical questions. I offered to answer a few … Continue reading
How many vet techs can be at a clinic?
You’d think the answer is easy… but it’s not. In some cases it requires some interesting math and definitional choices. And in a recent leap in Columbus, GA, I answered a question.. if not completely wrong, mostly so. I said … Continue reading
Posted in legal, Small business, veterinarian
Tagged LVT, practice act, RVT, Specialty practice, Veterinary Technician
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What is expected by my clients when we vaccinate their pet? (Part 1)
Many clinics bring in a client, have an assistant pop some shots, and send off the client without the patient being seen or examined by a vet. The only records in the record management system is that a shot was … Continue reading
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Tagged examination, practice act, vaccines
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Great LEAP Training Experience in Macon, GA
Yesterday I had a pretty amazing experience providing LEAP training in Macon, Georgia. People showed up 20 -30 minutes early. They had engaging questions. And they were concerned about both their patients and doing their best to comply with the … Continue reading
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Tagged GVMA, LEAP, Macon, practice act
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Responding to On-Line Complaints (Part 2)
Ok. I’ve got this deep, dark secret. Please don’t look away, I assure you most of us have this same secret, and it is safe for work. This secret is that I dream that I “win” by responding to on-line … Continue reading
Using Text Messaging as part of your Veterinary Practice
Let’s face it, if you’re under 40 in mind, spirit, or body, you probably dread voicemail and calls. I’d rather just get a quick text and read it when I feel I have a spare moment. Voicemail has become so … Continue reading
When does a vet need to perform a physical exam? What if another vet in my practice already performed an exam?
It’s a common question I get at Law and Ethics education seminars, from small animal vets. The idea that one veterinarian can rely upon another vet’s exam in order to create the veterinary – owner- patient relationship. Normally it’s phrased … Continue reading
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